FORTY days after the inauguration of President Bola Tinubu, concerns are growing over what appears like a delay in the composition of the federal cabinet.

Given that the President had hit the ground running from day one, there is anxiety among Nigerians that the tempo must be maintained to achieve his objectives.

The uneasiness was heightened by the belief that his predecessor’s failure to appoint his ministers 166 days after assumption of office contributed to his poor performance.

By law, Tinubu is required to name his cabinet within 60 days after taking the oath of office on May 29 and transmit it to the Senate for confirmation.

Though Tinubu has yet to announce his ministers to form the Federal Executive Council, he has appointed some Special Advisers and new Service Chiefs, leading many Nigerians concerned by the worsening state of events in the country to question the rationale behind the hold-back.

Against this background, the Presidency had allayed Nigerians’ fears over the development last Thursday, saying Tinubu will constitute his cabinet at the right time.

Speaking during a briefing with newsmen at the State House in Abuja, Special Adviser to the President on Special Duties, Communications and Strategy, Mr Dele Alake, said: “I can tell you all of those things you’ve been reading in the media are mere fabrications. This is an executive presidency; we’re not running a parliamentary system. So, the President, the buck stops on his table, and he decides when it’s fit and proper for him to make his cabinet list.”

While the populace has urged Tinubu to consider good character, competence and experience when formulating his cabinet, those angling for slot in the ministerial list have intensified efforts, thus creating ripples across the states.

(CDA NEWS)
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